Art Culture of ancient Nepal

Every society has developed certain behaviour, habits and value. They are passed on from generation to generation and becomes a way of life which is known as culture.
                                                        Culture developed in Nepal along with the development of human civilization. However, culture of Nepal can be traced from the reign of the kirants although it was not well organized. The advent of 'Lichchhavi' rulers in Nepal from Baishali (India) brought a drastic change. King Mandev of this dynasty extended the territory of Nepal far and wide beyond the kathmandu valley. Nepal became a dwelling place of different castes and creeds. The caste distinction started inthe society. This division of caste based on occupation brought specialization in skills, art and culture in spite of various religions there was religious tolerance in the country. The advancement of art and architecture are testified by the construction of big and artistic places, houses, temples, stupas etc. began in the Lichchhavi period like mangrina, kailaskuat Bhawan, the temple of pashupatinath, changunarayan and Buddhist Bihars of ashoka. King Narendradev had a beautiful palace which has been appreciated. in 'Tang Description' of china. Similarly chinese traveller Wang-Huen-Tche had said that he had never seen a more beautiful palace than ' Kailashkut Bhawan'. It was built in the pagoda style which was pure original Nepalese art.
                                                      Apart from the Nepalese architecture, Sculpture was also well developed in this period. The image of Trivikram of Changu Narayan temple, Harihar of Nakshal, image of Baraha of Chandol. Dhumbarahi, Bijeshowri, Bhagvati of palanchok etc. speak of the excellence of Nepalese Sculpture. Even today the people of the kathmandu valley are famous for their craft manship. They are skillful in metal and wood works, The origin of those works was during the Lichchhavi period.
                                             Most of the king of Lichchhavi dynasty were the fond of art and education so, there was a good development of language, literature, astrology, Ayurveda, religion and art. Sanskrit was the main language. The chinese traveller Huen-Tsang had mentioned about Shabda shastra of Amshuverman. Which was written in Sanskrit. The Lichchhavis were fond of dance drama and song based on religion.